Slow Violence by Occurrence: Album Review
Occurrence’s album “Slow Violence” is an electronic voyage of music and poetry. It’s an expression of sound that’ll touch your heart, especially for fans of the genre. Thus, there’s much to discuss so let’s dive right in!
The entire album is a blend of folktronica. In it, evocative tales are sung, while the rhythm is set to a digital charge. This is felt in the opening number “Blossom Forth,” where acoustic guitar riffs tag along with a pulsating electro-bass and beats. The next one “Universe Moves so Fast” has more ambient textures, and is a psychedelic experience. The vocal and lyrical aspects are thought-provoking and paint a stunning picture. Furthermore, the cyberpunk allure of “Fudge” gripped me immensely. As a big follower of that category of film and media, it elates me to hear this techno-masterpiece. Cruising through the album, we take a synth-wave trip back to the 1980s with “You’re Not a Miracle,” and my excitement has skyrocketed, ‘cause that’s an absolute jam!
Upon reaching the song “The Remote Paste Tense,” I felt my soul entering a state of infinity. This completeness was brought on through an elegant vocal segment, and cinematic rhythm sections. Altogether each section blended beautifully to create a track that stays with you long after the melody fades. The album’s exit was shrouded in mystery and was fascinating. A dreamlike synth bit plays out in “Prepare My Body for Sleep,” and it’s a hypnotic timbre that’ll keep you hooked till the last second.
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Review by: Damien Reid
Photo Credit: Cameron Scoggins